What is the easiest outdoor potted plant to keep alive?
Hostas. Hostas are among the easiest potted plants to grow as long as you choose the right size. If growing hostas in pots, avoid the large varieties and stick with smaller hostas for the shady areas of your patio. Following is a list of some good plant options for smaller pots—as either they are shallow-rooted, or a kind of plant you will not use in large quantities and can harvest in smaller batches. Lemon Balm . Microgreens: arugula, radish or amaranth grow quickly .